Police forward Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore theft docket to Attorney-General

The Ghana Police Service has officially forwarded the investigation docket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, to the Attorney-General for prosecution. The decision follows a comprehensive investigation into allegations of theft brought against the regional chairman involving a Singaporean businessman. This procedural step moves the case from police inquiry to the formal legal prosecution stage under the office of the state's lead legal advisor.

The charges against Moore relate to an incident that occurred in 2025. He is accused of stealing personal belongings, including a passport and a sum of cash, belonging to the foreign businessman. According to the investigation, the alleged theft took place while the businessman was being held in police custody. The Attorney-General had previously reviewed the case and advised the police to proceed with charges, noting that the evidence gathered provided sufficient grounds for a criminal trial.

Central to the prosecution's case is CCTV footage captured during the period of the alleged incident. Investigators believe this footage provides conclusive evidence of the regional chairman’s involvement in the disappearance of the items. Despite the weight of the evidence cited by the police, Moore has maintained his innocence throughout the process. He has publicly characterized the investigation and the subsequent move for prosecution as a calculated political smear campaign intended to undermine his leadership within the NDC.

As the Attorney-General prepares the formal charges for court, the development is expected to draw significant public and political attention. The case underscores the ongoing scrutiny of political officeholders and the handling of sensitive criminal matters involving foreign nationals. The next phase of the legal process will involve the presentation of the state's evidence in a court of law, where the veracity of the claims and Moore’s defense will be tested.